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異議 (いぎ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N1 Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Meanings 1
noun
objection ; dissent ; protest
A formal or strong expression of disagreement, often used in legal, official, or debate contexts. Common in phrases like 異議を唱える (raise an objection) and 異議なし (no objection).
Kanji 異 uncommon, different, queerness 議 deliberation, consultation, debate Similar words 反はん 対たい 反対 is a broader, more common word for opposition or being against something, while 異議 is more formal and often implies a reasoned objection or legal challenge.
抗こう 議ぎ 抗議 emphasizes a public protest or complaint, often directed at an authority or organization, whereas 異議 focuses on a formal disagreement or objection to a specific decision or statement.
Compound of 異 (different, unusual) and 議 (deliberation, discussion), literally meaning 'different opinion' or 'dissenting view'.
